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U.S. Rep. George Santos on Wednesday missed another deadline to submit a key financial disclosure report, a months-long delay that the embattled New York Republican blamed on his federal taxes and the desire to avoid a "rushed job."
Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyPay Dirt is a weekly foray into the pigpen of political funding. Subscribe here to get it in your inbox every Thursday.Government watchdogs have long accused the Federal Election Commission of failing in its mission to enforce laws regulating money in politics. Next week, however, those questions will come from members of Congress, when the FEC faces its first oversight hearing in years.Rep. Joe Morelle (D-NY), ranking member on the H
The Federal Election Commission has resisted taking action on a number of clear election law violations. House Democrats want answers.
A new proposal would require the FEC’s investigators to get explicit approval from the commissioners for any investigative activity, no matter how big or small.
Election officials nationwide are urging Congress to provide the funding needed to ensure a safe and secure 20-24 election. They've asked for at least $400 million dollars to help counties prepare for technology and security updates, and help recruit and train election officials. Shenna Bellows, Maine Secretary of State, said states are trying to stay ahead of hackers working to disrupt democracy. ...